7. Job Interview.

Job interview + activities

Covering Letters

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Vocabulary, Listening and cover letter practise



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 Does and donts in a job interview

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Now it's your turn
Read the following advertisement from a local newspaper

Caregiver

Locations:	Mather, CA
	Rancho Cordova, CA
	Sacramento, CA

Description:
Caregivers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, those recuperating from illness or injury, and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite. Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards. Our Caregivers will work independently with clients each day.
 
Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:
• a. bathing
• b. mouth care
• c. dressing
• d. hair care
• e. feeding
• f. toileting
• g. medication reminding
• h. skin care
• i. exercise

• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment;
• Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry;
• Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind;
• Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans;
• Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the supervisor;
• Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a physician and as identified on the care plan;
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan;
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them;
• Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions;
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices;
• Monitor supplies and resources;
• Follow the written care plan;
• Carry out duties as assigned by the supervisor;
• Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor;
• Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to supervisor;
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service;
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.

Requirements:
 

• Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must have references and a good work history.
• Must be willing to undergo a full background check and drug screening.

Write an application or covering letter for this job. Use the following guide.


Paragraph 1 (Where you saw the ad and the job)
 
I saw your advertisement in _________________ and I am writing to apply for the job as _______.

Paragraph 2 (Information about youself and your personality
 
I am ____ years old and I am a student at _______________. I am ________,______,____(Qualities).

Paragraph 3 (Work experience)

Last Summer/ One year ago/... I worked as ______, My duties included _______..

Paragraph 4 ( Enclose with your letter)

I enclose my CV and recent photograph

Looking forward hearing from you
Yours faithfully